Neil McClendon, Lead Pastor
Grand Parkway Baptist Church

The Weightless Ease of Real Christianity
Matthew 11:25-30

1. Salvation is for the childlike, v. 25-26
• Romans 1:21-23
“Witnessing the pure, uncomplicated faith and joy with which she sang the words made him
realize that his own intellectual pride and hyper-rationalism were keeping him from a profound
truth. He realized he wanted the same genuine relationship with God that his daughter
possessed, which led him to finally put his faith in Christ.”

2. Salvation requires revelation, v. 27
Two words I want to define here:
1) Salvation refers to God’s act of delivering people from sin and its consequences through faith
in Jesus Christ.
• Ephesians 2:8-9
Four things about salvation...
a)salvation requires faith in God
b)there is nothing we can do to cause our salvation
c)it is a gift not the result of our works
d)I have nothing to boast about

2) Revelation means an unveiling or an opening of a curtain.

Two things God reveals that lead to salvation:
a)Himself
b)our true self

3. All are invited into a relationship with Jesus, v. 28
Learn to look for, listen for and ask two questions:
a)What are you laboring for?
b)What is weighing you down?

Rest is the experience of sitting down on the inside and living in a state of calm and patient
expectation.
4. This relationship shows itself in discipleship, v. 28-30
“The “easy yoke” of Jesus is an invitation to learn an entire lifestyle of living and working in
God’s unforced rhythms of grace, bringing the Kingdom to bear on all areas of your life and the
people you encounter rather than straining under heavy religious burdens.”
-Dallas Willard
• Matthew 23:1-4

Mental worship...
1. Do you think it is unfair for God to hide revelation from some people? If so, on what basis did
they deserve it to begin with?
2. Who do you need to see more clearly: God or yourself?
3. What are you working for and what is weighing you down these days?
4. Where do you find rest for your soul?
5. What two words would you use to describe what its like to be in a relationship with

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Ovidiu Petric
Grand Parkway Baptist Church

Biblical Solutions For A Healthy Church
Matthew 16:13-24
1. Magnificent savior
2. Militant saints
3. Mortified self

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Neil McClendon, Lead Pastor
Grand Parkway Baptist Church


The Forgotten Word of Christianity
Matthew 11:20-24

1. Repentance is the first word of the Gospel
• Repentance is an inward conviction, produced by the Holy Spirit, that demonstrates itself in
outward action.
• Matthew 4:17
Why is repentance so important...
a) the Gospel requires it
• Acts 2:37-38
b) it is necessary for forgiveness
• Luke 24:45-47
c) it is evidence of true conversion
• Matthew 3:1, 7-8
d) It involves turning from and turning to
• Acts 26:19-20

2. Revelation makes repentance necessary, v. 20-21
• Romans 1:19-20
3. Repentance gets you ready for judgement, v. 24
• Acts 17:30-31
• 2 Corinthians 5:21

Mental worship...
1. Why do you think Jesus, John the Baptist and the Gospel make such a big deal out of
repentance?

2. Is there anything you keep apologizing for that you actually need to repent of and from?
3. Do you see your sin more as an expression of your badness or an offense to God’s
goodness?
4. Do you think more about your sin or the fact that you are righteous?
5. Did you hear anything today that angered you, convicted you, made you curious or affirmed

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Neil McClendon, Lead Pastor
Grand Parkway Baptist Church

Understanding Jesus
Matthew 11:1-19

1. Doubt is part of an authentic faith journey, v.1-6
• Jude 1:22

How to have mercy on those who are doubting...
a)Realize that doubt is part of deepened faith
b)Don’t manufacture answers
c)Focus on essentials not non-essentials
d)Don’t throw out everything over one thing
e)Don’t hurry people up
f) Clarify the role sin plays in this process

2. Truth tellers stand out in a culture of liars, v. 7-11
Things that require explanation...
1) “A reed shaken by the wind?”
2) “A man dressed in soft clothing?”
3) “Yet the one who is least in the Kingdom of heaven is greater then he.”
• Matthew 13:16-17

3. The Kingdom is indestructibly present, v. 12-15
• Malachi 4:5
• Luke 1:16-17

4. Jesus came to fulfill prophecy not preferences, v. 16-19

• Ephesians 5:15-21

Seven characteristics of wisdom...
1)time management
2)experiences the will of God
3)controls appetites
4)experiences fullness
5)worships
6)practices gratitude
7)submission

Mental worship...
1. Do you have questions about Christianity that are still unanswered?
2. When is the last time you saw the Gospel?
3. Was there a time in your life where you were more honest than you are now?
4. Do you ever find it hard to speak up for the truth? Is that more about not knowing what to say
or not wanting to say it?
5. Of the characteristics of wisdom, which most needs your

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Neil McClendon, Lead Pastor
Grand Parkway Baptist Church

Why Jesus Is Not Safe For the Entire Family
Matthew 10:34-42

1. Jesus came to bring heaven to bear on earth, v. 34
“Do not think I have come to bring peace to the earth.”
2. Jesus insists on being the affection priority, v. 35-37
“Jesus talks in this radical, shocking, one-sided way often. He expects us to be startled,
awakened, made serious. And then he expects us to put the proper boundaries around what
he’s saying by remembering what he said elsewhere.” ~ John Piper
• “See what kind of love the Father has given to us...”
• Love God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength and love your neighbor as you love
yourself.”
• You shall have no other gods before me.
• You shall not make for yourself a carved image or any likeness of anything in heaven or earth,
or bow down to serve them.
sus came to ensure everybody gets a cross, v. 38-39
“The most obscene symbol in human history is the Cross; yet in its ugliness it remains the most
eloquent testimony to human dignity.” ~ R. C. Sproul
• I John 3:14
• I Timothy 6:17-19
"This is not a fulfilling life. It’s fulfilling from the sense of accomplishment, but it's not fulfilling
from a sense of the deepest places of your heart. There’s a lot of people that make it to what
they thought was going to fulfill them in life and then you get there and all of a sudden, you get
to number one in the world, and then they are like, what’s the point? I really do believe that
because what is the point? ~ Scottie Scheffler

Mental worship...

1. What has changed in how you think about Jesus since you came to faith? What needs to
change now in how you think about Jesus?
2. Have you ever been seized by the power of a greater affection? If so, how do you describe it
to people?
3. Are your priorities and affections in the right order?
4. Is there anything in you that you need to put to death?
5. What do you think about when you look upon the Cross?

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Neil McClendon, Lead Pastor
Grand Parkway Baptist Church


How To Maximize The Moment
Matthew 10:16-33

1. There is a purpose for the sending, v. 16
Here Jesus says three things...
a)be wise- intelligent, wise
b)be innocent- to be unmixed
c)beware- to turn your mind or attention to, focus on

2. There is a reason for the experience, v. 18
Two things we have to understand in this verse...
a)“for my sake”
b)“to bear witness"
3. Practice received speech, v. 19-20
4. Hardship reveals the quality of all relationships, v. 21-22
5. To be Christlike is to suffer, v. 24-25
• Hebrews 5:7-10

Three things about suffering...
a)Suffering is a reflection of our identity- “although he was a son...”
b)Suffering is painful learning- "he learned obedience"
c)Suffering accomplishes things in us that nothing else can- “And being made perfect...”
6. Don’t waste your fear, v. 26-33

Mental worship...
1. Would you consider yourself “unmixed” in relation to evil?
2. What have you learned from your suffering?
3. When is the last time you experienced “received speech?”
4. How has hardship affected the quality of your relationships?
5. What has to happen in your life for you to acknowledge Jesus in any and all circumstances
before anybody?
6. Do you waste your fear? If so, on what?

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Neil McClendon, Lead Pastor
Grand Parkway Baptist Church


The Provision of Proclamation
Matthew 10:1-15

1. The power, v. 1-4
• Authority is the ability or strength one is given, which they either possess or exercise; the
power of authoritative influence which derives from birth.
• 2 Corinthians 4:7

2. The people, v. 5-6
Four things to helps us think rightly about these people...
a)It’s not about “saved” versus “unsaved Israelites
b)Refers to people who’ve gone through some stuff
c)They needed something but thought it was too late to get it
d)Their leadership had failed them

3. The proclamation, v. 7
• Matthew 4:17
• Matthew 4:23
• Matthew 5:3
• Matthew 6:10
• Matthew 6:33
• Matthew 7:21
• Matthew 9:35
• Matthew 24:14

Reducing the gospel strictly to a transactional arrangement for forgiveness removes the natural
mandate for discipleship, leaving Christians with a mechanism for getting into heaven without
any actual transformation of character.” ~ Dallas Willard

4. The provision, v. 8-15

Mental worship...
1. Do you see things more as an opportunity or an indication?
2. Could you explain Christianity to someone without mentioning the Cross, Jesus dying for
people and forgiveness?
3. What could you do this week that would demonstrate the joyful reality of the Kingdom?
4. What does your actual lived out life proclaim?
5. If you could only pray one prayer as a result of what you heard today, what would that prayer
be? Would you pray it right now?

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Blake Hardcastle, Equipping Pastor
Grand Parkway Baptist Church

The One Thing That Is Really Important In Life
Philippians 3:12-21
1. Everyone is in assembly v12-13
2. Put on the Press v.13-14
A. Forget past failures.
B. Forget your past achievements:
C. Strain forward v.13
D. Remember your “why?”v.12
3. Follow Worthy Examples v. 15-19
A. Get an example to follow v.17
B. Be an example to follow v.17
Proverbs 13:20
C. Grieve unworthy examples: v.18-19
• Their end is destruction
• Their god is their belly
• Their glory is their shame
• Their minds set on earthly things
4. Remember the Promise v.20-21
A. Remember how long eternity is.
B. Remember what will happen.

Mental worship
1. Who do you need to have new hope for because they are still in assembly?
2. What can you address (press on) that will dramatically affect the quality of your life?
3. Who do you grieve because they are wasting their life on the wrong goal?
4. If you were going to follow someone, who would you ask?
5. Where do you turn when you are bored?

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Overwhelmed by stress? Discover how humbling yourself under God’s mighty hand and casting your anxieties on Him brings lasting restoration and strength.

In this sermon, Pastor James Perryman walks through 1 Peter 5:6–11, breaking down the spiritual rhythms of grounding behaviors and formative experiences. Learn how to navigate suffering, watch out for spiritual battles, and allow God to gently restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you in times of brokenness.

In this episode, we cover:

• Being Made Low to Be Lifted Up: Why true humility requires placing yourself under God's authority—and receiving His value for you.
• How to Saddle God with Your Anxiety: Practical steps to stop carrying heavy burdens and experience God's active care.
• Enduring Suffering & Jungle Warfare: Understanding spiritual opposition and building faith muscles through trials.
• God’s Gentle Restoration: How the Master Craftsman applies "necessary pressure" to heal and rebuild you.

Timestamps:

• 00:00 – Intro & The Anxiety Epidemic
• 01:28 – Welcome & Scripture Reading (1 Peter 5:6–11)
• 05:10 – Point 1: Being Made Low & Lifted Up
• 10:45 – Point 2: Casting Anxieties & Experiencing Care
• 15:30 – Point 3: Watching Out for the Opponent
• 19:15 – Point 4: Enduring Sufferings & Faith Strength
• 21:40 – Point 5: Experience Healing & God's Workbench
• 29:10 – Point 6: Releasing Control & Closing Prayer

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Why do we take communion? Discover how the Lord's Supper connects our past forgiveness, our future hope, and the daily power we need to live for Christ right now.

In this message, Executive Pastor Wade Burgess walks through Matthew 26, Revelation 21, and John 10 to explain the deeper meaning of communion. Learn why remembering Christ’s sacrifice isn't just a religious ritual, but an essential anchor for receiving daily grace, overcoming anxiety, and living in the power of the Holy Spirit today.

In this episode, we cover:

• Remembering the Sacrifice (The Past): How Jesus’ body and blood paid the debt for our inherited sin nature and restored our relationship with God.
• Celebrating the Promise (The Future): A look into Revelation 21 and the hope of a new heaven, a new earth, and the end of all suffering.
• Empowered for Everyday Life (The Now): Why Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to help us navigate marriage, parenting, anger, and anxiety in the present moment.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Opening Prayer & The Gospel Solution to Sin

01:13 – Why We Observe Communion as a Church

02:30 – Matthew 26: The First Communion & Forgiveness of Sins

04:30 – Revelation 21: Celebrating Our Future Hope & All Things Made New

06:40 – John 10: Living in the "Now" Through the Power of the Holy Spirit

09:00 – Closing Prayer & Reflection

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